- Business Travel
- 17 Dec 2025
Why January Is Strategic for Incentive Planning
Incentive programmes often begin late in the planning cycle. Dates are finalised under pressure, options are limited by availability, and decisions are driven by what is still feasible rather than by what would be most effective. January offers a different framework. It is not the month of execution, but the month of strategy. It is [...]
- Business Travel
- 16 Dec 2025
The Hidden Cost of Inadequate Corporate Travel Management
Corporate travel management continues, in many organisations, to be treated as a supporting administrative function. Attention is typically focused on direct costs, budget compliance, and the execution of basic processes such as ticket issuance and accommodation bookings. While this approach may be functional under simple conditions, it fails to capture the true operational impact of [...]
- Business Travel
- 11 Dec 2025
Return on Experience (RoX): The New Strategic Currency in Business Travel
For decades, corporate travel was evaluated almost exclusively through financial metrics: cost per trip, policy savings, compliance rates and productivity indicators. In 2026, however, the landscape is shifting dramatically. A new metric dominates conversations among C-level executives and travel managers: Return on Experience (RoX). RoX evaluates something that until recently was intangible: the overall traveler [...]
- Business Travel
- 04 Nov 2025
Beyond Green Travel: The Shift to Regenerative Business Travel
The conversation around sustainability in corporate travel is not new. However, the new era of regenerative travel shifts the focus from reducing environmental impact to creating a positive one. From “do less harm” we move to “create more good” — a philosophy that goes beyond operational sustainability to redefine the strategy and vision of every [...]
- Business Travel
- 30 Oct 2025
The New Era of MICE: Experience, Sustainability & Human Connection
The MICE sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions) stands at a pivotal turning point. The traditional concept of “event logistics” is giving way to a more strategic approach—one that integrates experience, sustainability, and human connection.MICE today is no longer just a tool for corporate communication; it has evolved into a medium for shaping culture, strengthening [...]
- Business Travel
- 17 Oct 2025
Holiday Happiness Index & Business Travel: How Destination Happiness is Redefining Corporate Travel
The link between wellbeing and professional performance is no longer theoretical. The 2025 Holiday Happiness Index by BookRetreats, which ranked Athens 4th globally, confirms a new reality: choosing a destination based on traveler wellbeing has begun to shape business travel strategy. Behind the happiness scores lies a new culture of corporate mobility — where the [...]
- Business Travel
- 16 Oct 2025
Business Travel in MENA: The Renaissance of Corporate Mobility in 2026
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is at the center of a remarkable transformation on the global corporate travel map. According to recent industry data, business travel bookings increased by approximately 40% in 2025, signaling not just a recovery after years of uncertainty, but the formation of a new, more mature corporate mobility [...]
- Business Travel
- 29 Sep 2025
Workcations 2.0: Why “Work from Dubai” is the New Status Symbol
The concept of workcations is evolving from a temporary trend into a strategic practice in the modern business world. The ability to work from high-profile destinations such as Dubai, Riyadh, or Doha is no longer just an option for employees—it has become a differentiating factor for companies themselves. “Work from Dubai” now functions as a [...]
- Business Travel
- 29 Sep 2025
Wellness in Corporate Travel: Integrating Health into Business Trips
Modern corporate travelers increasingly prioritize wellness, even during demanding professional obligations. Constant travel, numerous meetings, and high work pace increase stress and fatigue, making the integration of health and wellness practices into corporate travel policies a strategic necessity. Leading business destinations in the Middle East, such as Dubai, Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, are creating [...]
